Hello Shareholders,
Because of some nice ideas presented to me by shareholders this week, I thought I would present a delicious recipe of Cream cheese with green onions and chives, as well as some tips about storing your onions.
Storage Tip:
It is a good idea to keep them as dry as possible when being refrigerated. If they are too moist, they often develop that slimy and yucky texture which most of us don’t enjoy. First step is to dry the onions with a paper towel, place one or two bunches of onions (By “bunch” I mean the amount you received wrapped in a rubber band) on two pieces of paper towels, and wrap the paper towels around the onions so that they are completely covered front and back (like a burrito wrap). You may need to cut your onion scapes in half for them to fit onto the paper towel. Place your wrapped onions in a large Ziploc bag or tupperware for storage. Press out all of the air of the Ziploc before sealing it. The onions should last for a week and half to two weeks! Also Make sure not to use a supermarket produce bag for this process, seeing that the thin plastic will not insulate the onions well, nor keep them dry enough to last long.
Scapes are cut in half in order to fit onto paper towel well
Onions are now wrapped and ready to be covered and stored in the fridge
You can store your lettuce, Mustard greens, and Kale in the same way; Fully drying the greens after washing by using a salad spinner, keeping them covered in paper towels, and well insulated in a plastic Ziploc bag. Again, make sure all of the air is compressed out of the bag before sealing in order to ensure they stay dry. You may also choose to avoid washing the greens until right before they are eaten.
Cream Cheese with Green Onions and Chives:
I was able to find a very simple and easy to make dish, one that puts your share to good use! This recipe is great for dipping vegetables or spreading onto bagels.
Yield: 1 cup (enough for about 6 servings)
Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk or sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh green onions, sliced thinly or minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives, sliced thinly or minced
Small sprinkle of garlic salt and a dash of pepper
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer until fluffy and well-mixed. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Also note that you may want a milder dip for veggies and a hotter, more onion-flavor for spreading on bagels. Just add more green onions or chives to adjust the flavor.
Reference:
“Cream Cheese with Green onions and Chives,” http://www.tammysrecipes.com/cream_cheese_green_onions_chives